Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Duty and Assessment Social Worker to join our Children & Young People's Services. In this fast-paced role, you will be at the frontline of safeguarding, conducting initial assessments of children and families who come into contact with our service. You will play a critical role in identifying risks, making quick decisions, and ensuring that children are protected. If you are passionate about safeguarding and thrive in a dynamic environment, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Responsibilities:
- Initial Assessments: Conduct thorough and timely assessments of children and families, identifying risks and needs to ensure immediate protection where necessary.
- Safeguarding: Act quickly in safeguarding cases, making informed decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Crisis Intervention: Respond to emergency situations and referrals, providing immediate support and intervention for families in crisis.
- Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with professionals from health, education, and other agencies to gather information and coordinate support for children and families.
- Case Management: Manage a varied caseload, prioritising high-risk cases and ensuring that all assessments and interventions comply with statutory requirements.
- Referrals: Make informed recommendations for ongoing support, intervention, or escalation to child protection services where necessary.
Requirements:
- Holds a degree in Social Work and is registered with Social Work England.
- Has experience in duty and assessment or a similar safeguarding role.
- Demonstrates strong assessment and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
- Has excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Access to own car.
Why Join Us?
Herefordshire Council offers a supportive and rewarding working environment with:
- A competitive salary and market supplement of £5,000 per year.
- Welcome payment of £5,000 for experienced social workers.
- Relocation support of up to £10,000.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working options.
- Generous annual leave (31 days plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, discounts, and wellbeing support.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.